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ERIC Number: EJ679961
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0142-5692
Difficulty and Diversity: The Context and Practice of Sex Education.
Buston, Katie; Wight, Daniel; Scott, Sue
British Journal of Sociology of Education, v22 n3 p353-68 Sep 2001
Draws on data from schools in Scotland (n=25) to consider how teachers talk about sex education and look at the factors that shape provision at the school and teacher levels. Finds that four interrelated factors are important in understanding the provision of sex education in the classroom. Provides references. (Author/PAL)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Educational Policy, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Sex Education, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Background, Time Factors (Learning)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Scotland
Note: British Journal of Sociology of Education is a refereed journal.